The value of $g$ at the surface of earth is $9.8 \,m / s ^2$. Then the value of ' $g$ ' at a place $480 \,km$ above the surface of the earth will be nearly .......... $m / s ^2$ (radius of the earth is $6400 \,km$ )

  • A

    $9.8$

  • B

     $7.2$

  • C

    $8.5$

  • D

    $4.2$

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